Faraway Lodge is a self-catering beach lodge with camping grounds at Barra, Mozambique. Faraway Lodge is built using traditional reed and grass materials in a stilted design, and it combines a range of self-catering chalets with dedicated camping sites on the same property.
Best for
Faraway Lodge suits self-drive travellers with a 4×4 who want a self-catering base and are happy either camping or in a simple stilted chalet.
It suits visitors without their own vehicle less well, since the property states it is only accessible by 4×4.
Location
Faraway Lodge is at Barra, Mozambique, close to the beach. In a straight line it is about 1.2 km east of our Praia da Barra reference point.
Rooms and style at Faraway Lodge
Faraway Lodge offers self-catering chalets built from reed and grass in a stilted design, with unit sizes ranging from 2-sleeper to 10-sleeper. Camping sites are available separately, with or without electricity; exact chalet or pitch counts are not stated.
Facilities at Faraway Lodge
Verified facilities include two swimming pools, one covered and one open, plus braai facilities with a seasonal bar. The site also notes beach access and mentions scuba diving, horse riding, canoeing and fishing as activities available in the area, alongside general ocean-based activity in the surrounding waters.
Trade-offs and what to know
The property states it is only reachable by 4×4, which rules it out for visitors without suitable transport or a transfer.
Chalets are built from traditional reed and grass materials rather than solid construction, which some guests may find more rustic than expected.
Getting there and getting around
Faraway Lodge is reached by sandy tracks around Barra, and the property’s own site states that a 4×4 vehicle is needed to reach it; guests without one should arrange a suitable transfer in advance.
Explore the area
- Barra travel guide
- Inhambane Coast: region guide
- Where to stay in Inhambane Coast: choosing a base
- Mozambique accommodation: how to choose a region
Before you book
Before booking Faraway Lodge, confirm which chalet size is available, whether a camping pitch has electricity, what self-catering supplies need to be brought or arranged locally, and which activities such as diving or horse riding can be booked directly through the lodge.
Current rates and availability
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